9. I am no fan of Allen West ...

but I am a fan of Democracy.

I don't have the details on this race, but I have always fought
to count every legitimate ballot.

I would feel much better knowing that I won legitimately then
winning on some uncounted ballots.
I certainly don't want to give the Rep. any opportunity to say
the Dem. stole the election. Likewise, I don't want the Rep.
to actually steal an election from the Dem.

Here in San Diego, if you want a recount you'll have to pay for it.
And, it's not cheap is SD County. Little over $1 per ballot.